Modern Sofas
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Recognized Seller Listings
Limes New 88 Large Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Roll Armrest by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project: “Everything slides, everything changes” elaborates Parmenide, who ignited the creative ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Oltremare Sofa in Avant Après Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs, Antonio Marras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seating collection “Oltremare” designed by Antonio Marras and produced in collaboration with Saba, stems from a far-away past and place, ful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pinch Large 3 Seater Sofa in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pinch selection stems from reflection on materials and the construction techniques in contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
High Time Three-Seat Sofa in Green Hallingdal Fabric by Christophe Pillet
Located in New York, NY
Extreme visual lightness, extreme versatility: the High Time sofa, designed by Christophe Pillet, can be used to create studied, yet essential compositions that reflect the individua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Essentiel 2-Seat 220 Sofa in Vip Beige Upholstery & Grey Legs by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Essentiel sofa presents itself with a clear purpose. A design without excess and friendly ergonomics, it represents a mix of Italian elegance and northern traits, merging harmoni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Dolce Armchair with Plush Black Pink Dedar Fabric by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Dolce Armchair is an exquisite single seater sofa, which can be used on its own or with the Dolce Sofa. Its upholstered in the plush black-pink jacquard fab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Up Large 3-Seat Sofa in Braided Black Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Open 0 Small Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to the foldaway bed with wooden slatted base, easily removable through a servo-assisted movement mechanism, which adds an extra single bed. Reception furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Livingston Large Sofa in Kami White Upholstery with Chrome by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Livingston creates a surprising effect through an unexpected use of the headrest which, by a simple rotation, becomes a comfortable backrest. It has a “smart” backrest to which a smaller cushion is attached with a zip. The soft, informal seating rests on a light steel base that creates a dynamic contrast with the generous cushions. The original, adjustable backrest and its characteristic full-length seat cushions give Livingston a unique silhouette ideally suited to creating an endless variety of arrangements.
The designer Giuseppe Viganò is dedicated to the industrial design of furniture products and to the artistic direction of companies in the sector. He also provides graphic consulting for the production of catalogues, getting directly involved in the photography, page layout, communication and advertising pages. He designs trade fair layouts and permanent furniture shops or temporary areas for specific events and personally intervenes by indicating the choice of products and scenery design. In 2007 he started working with Saba Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Rendez-Vous Sofa in Special A5 Upholstery with Black Metal by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rendez-vous is the new seating system envisaged not only for the home environment, but also for public spaces. The aim of the project is to allow upmost flexibility in configurations...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Botera Upholstered Ultramarine Blue Sofa by E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botera was born to be comfortable, everywhere. To better exploit the volumes of the armchair in all situations, we have made it an entire family of modular upholstered furniture, amp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Limes New 88 Small Sofa in Beige Upholstery with Roll Armrest by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project: “Everything slides, everything changes” elaborates Parmenide, who ignited the creative ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Ghost 10 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of small or XL sofas, with or without high backrests, modular elements of various shapes and sizes, which give life to all the possible combinations o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ananta Class 15 Large Sofa in Lusso Upholstery and Black Nickel by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ananta Class is an informal and versatile modular range that allows endless combinations of the independent backrests and bases available in 80, 120, 160, 200 and 240 cm lengths. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Livingston Small Sofa in Red Velvet Upholstery with Chrome by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Livingston creates a surprising effect through an unexpected use of the headrest which, by a simple rotation, becomes a comfortable backrest. It has a “smart” backrest to which a smaller cushion is attached with a zip. The soft, informal seating rests on a light steel base that creates a dynamic contrast with the generous cushions. The original, adjustable backrest and its characteristic full-length seat cushions give Livingston a unique silhouette ideally suited to creating an endless variety of arrangements.
The designer Giuseppe Viganò is dedicated to the industrial design of furniture products and to the artistic direction of companies in the sector. He also provides graphic consulting for the production of catalogues, getting directly involved in the photography, page layout, communication and advertising pages. He designs trade fair layouts and permanent furniture shops or temporary areas for specific events and personally intervenes by indicating the choice of products and scenery design. In 2007 he started working with Saba Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Nuvola 10 Sofa in Straight Seal Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of sofas with soft and attractive shapes, Nuvola’s aesthetic invites you to dive into it: the high armrests welcome a seat as deep as a hug, creating a real cocoon effect. A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Up Medium 3-Seat Sofa in Braided Black Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Up Medium 3-Seat Sofa in AT192 Beige Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Ghost 114 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 114 sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Sofa upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Four back cushions in d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Kepi Sofa in Blue Saint Moritz Upholstery with Cobalt Blue Metal by Emilio Nanni
By EMILIO NANNI
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kepi sofa’s sober design and vaguely Nordic look are softened by rounded lines that add character and improve comfort. This is the Kepi sofa, featuring complete symmetry with two back cushions and one seat cushion. Its clean design and nonchalant elegance make it perfect for the home and a contract environment. The functional supporting structure is made of tubular stainless steel. Fully removable covers.
Emilio Nanni has a degree in Architecture from the University of Florence. He has worked as a lecturer and researcher at the same faculty, and held lessons and workshops at several Italian university faculties and design schools. He is the founder of the Emilio Nanni arch+design ENa+d studio, which handles projects in the fields of architecture, design, interior design, art direction and design consultancy. As an architect he has designed and built residential buildings of various sizes in several Italian cities. He has worked as a designer for many Italian firms, including Billiani/Novecentoundici, Bross, Cabas, Calligaris, LaboratorioPesaro, Lamm, Mdf Italia, Guzzini, Roche Bobois, Saba, Tonelli, Tonon, Valadier Gioielli, Zanotta and Zeritalia. He has participated in many exhibitions and shows in the sector and his work has been featured in articles and critical essays in the leading Italian and international architectural periodicals, magazines, blogs and websites. He is also a painter, who has displayed his work in several solo exhibitions in galleries and museums in Italy and abroad, and his work is featured in various public and private international collections.
Structure: In plywood with variable-density polyurethane foam (75IP and 25IM) covered with velfodera coupled with resin 150gr/sqm.
Feet: iron painted rod 22mm.
Padding: The seat cushion is in variable-density polyurethane foam (40IM and 25IM) covered with fine velvet coupled with dacron 280gr/sqm. The lumbar cushion is made in white 100% cotton fabric and padded with washed and sterilized goose down.
Additional information:
Material: Polyurethane foam, upholstery, metal
Upholstery: Cat. Elite, Saint Moritz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Les Femmes Medium Sofa in Lario Red & White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Les Femmes is an innovative modular couch with a high backrest and a comfortable seat, characterized by its soft, enveloping shape. Using just three elements, its original design permits a wide variety of arrangements. The backrest and armrest can be variably positioned, creating an appealing, versatile seating range. With a raised backrest and armrest, Les Femmes is a snug, reassuring sofa; with the armrest lowered it is different and appealing; lowering the backrest makes it feisty and fun. The backrest and the armrest can be folded outwards by a special swivel device which enables a quick, fluid manoeuvre with a simple movement of the hand.
The designer Giuseppe Viganò is dedicated to the industrial design of furniture products and to the artistic direction of companies in the sector. He also provides graphic consulting for the production of catalogues, getting directly involved in the photography, page layout, communication and advertising pages. He designs trade fair layouts and permanent furniture shops or temporary areas for specific events and personally intervenes by indicating the choice of products and scenery design. In 2007 he started working with Saba Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Gervasoni Loll 4 Modular Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modules of different shapes and particular corner elements of the LOLL sofa family allow you to create ever new configurations. A proposal that tells a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Essentiel 3-Seat 220 High Cushion Sofa in Braided Pink Upholstery, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Essentiel sofa presents itself with a clear purpose. A design without excess and friendly ergonomics, it represents a mix of Italian elegance and northern traits, merging harmoni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gervasoni Small Inout Sofa in Aspen 03 Upholstery with Natural Teak Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Inout 03/04 sofas and the Inout 20 dormeuse join together exotic suggestions and elements of sophisticated minimalism. Made in teak, recycled material and coming from the reuse o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Rendez-Vous Sofa in Brown Upholstery with Black Metal Frame by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rendez-vous is the new seating system envisaged not only for the home environment, but also for public spaces. The aim of the project is to allow upmost flexibility in configurations...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Open 2 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Limes New 88 Extra Large Sofa in Upholstery with Roll Armrest by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Limes New is a sofa that upholds Saba’s philosophical approach to a larger furnishing project: “Everything slides, everything changes” elaborates Parmenide, who ignited the creative ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Livingston Large Sofa in Lusso White Upholstery with Chrome by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Livingston creates a surprising effect through an unexpected use of the headrest which, by a simple rotation, becomes a comfortable backrest. It has a “smart” backrest to which a smaller cushion is attached with a zip. The soft, informal seating rests on a light steel base that creates a dynamic contrast with the generous cushions. The original, adjustable backrest and its characteristic full-length seat cushions give Livingston a unique silhouette ideally suited to creating an endless variety of arrangements.
The designer Giuseppe Viganò is dedicated to the industrial design of furniture products and to the artistic direction of companies in the sector. He also provides graphic consulting for the production of catalogues, getting directly involved in the photography, page layout, communication and advertising pages. He designs trade fair layouts and permanent furniture shops or temporary areas for specific events and personally intervenes by indicating the choice of products and scenery design. In 2007 he started working with Saba Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Livingston Large Sofa in Red Velvet Upholstery with Chrome by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Livingston creates a surprising effect through an unexpected use of the headrest which, by a simple rotation, becomes a comfortable backrest. It has a “smart” backrest to which a smaller cushion is attached with a zip. The soft, informal seating rests on a light steel base that creates a dynamic contrast with the generous cushions. The original, adjustable backrest and its characteristic full-length seat cushions give Livingston a unique silhouette ideally suited to creating an endless variety of arrangements.
The designer Giuseppe Viganò is dedicated to the industrial design of furniture products and to the artistic direction of companies in the sector. He also provides graphic consulting for the production of catalogues, getting directly involved in the photography, page layout, communication and advertising pages. He designs trade fair layouts and permanent furniture shops or temporary areas for specific events and personally intervenes by indicating the choice of products and scenery design. In 2007 he started working with Saba Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ananta Class 15 Medium Sofa in Lusso Upholstery & Black Nickel by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ananta Class is an informal and versatile modular range that allows endless combinations of the independent backrests and bases available in 80, 120, 160, 200 and 240 cm lengths. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Ghost 19 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ghost sofa bed family combines functionality, comfort and aesthetics. Available in the armchair-bed and sofa-bed version in multiple sizes, the Ghos...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Essentiel 3-Seat 220 Sofa in Braided Pink Upholstery & Grey Legs, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Essentiel sofa presents itself with a clear purpose. A design without excess and friendly ergonomics, it represents a mix of Italian elegance and northern traits, merging harmoni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gervasoni Loll 12 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A proposal that tells a story of contemporary comfort, made special by the attention to detail, the quality of the materials and the uniqueness of the craftsmanship, such as the prof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Livingston Small Sofa in Kami White Upholstery with Chrome by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Livingston creates a surprising effect through an unexpected use of the headrest which, by a simple rotation, becomes a comfortable backrest. It has a “smart” backrest to which a sma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Avant-Après Medium Sofa in Vip A3 Upholstery with Metal Grey by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flow, adapt, create void, rearrange space, receive and renew indefinitely. The new Avant-Après seating is able to do it all. Rigid yet lightweight, the sofa comes in fascinating conf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Quinta Strada 2-Seat Large Sofa in Clean Grey Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brought out in 1996, the Quinta Strada seating range was a pioneering design of the modern style. Streamlined yet modularly flexible, the range is now reproduced with a sensitive restyling that is mindful of the new contemporary language. The black chrome finish of the feet, the thinner joining clamps and the lightness of the base and back support are elegant touches appropriate to the modern lifestyle. The various pieces in the Quinta Strada collection allow for numerous configurations and particularly interesting compositions even in corner situations.
Born in 1953 he left formal education and began, almost by chance, his experience in the field of the padded furniture. Fascinated by the world that surrounded him, he eagerly devoted himself to researching building forms and techniques which have borne fruit for the companies in which he worked. In 1991 he opened his studio as an independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of the “nomad sofa”: Taos, Ananta, Limes, Nesting, Pixel. Creations that were born from reflection of new desires that encourage us to live in a less formal way, equipped with systems that enable change with simple gestures, by playing with shapes.
Structure: Base in plywood and steel, back in honeycomb-paneled solid wood padded with variable-density polyurethane foam (75IP and 30IP), covered with velfodera on a polyester fiber 300 gr/sqm. The back is supported by steel brackets black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Essentiel 3-Seat 220 Sofa in Smile Pink Upholstery & Grey Legs by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Essentiel sofa presents itself with a clear purpose. A design without excess and friendly ergonomics, it represents a mix of Italian elegance and northern traits, merging harmoni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gervasoni Ghost 20 L Modular Dormeuse in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 20 L modular dormeuse in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Modular dormeuse upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers, right (R) or left (L) armre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Ghost 18 High Back Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 18 high back sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
High back sofa upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Two back cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Open 5 Large Modular Bed Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When it comes to furniture that transforms, Open is undoubtedly the perfect product. Collection of sofa beds with headboard and backrests available in different solutions, thanks to the foldaway bed with wooden slatted base, easily removable through a servo-assisted movement mechanism, which adds an extra single bed. Reception furniture par excellence is suitable for a number of different rooms in your house.
Modular bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Up Extra Large Modular Sofa in Lusso White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Cappellini Oblong System Sofa in Multi-Density Foam & Fabric by Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Designed for residential and contract spaces, the oblong system sofas is a series of free-standing and compostable seats by Jasper Morrison which offer the possibility to create personalized two-sided sofa formations. Jasper Morrison’s oblong...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gervasoni Loll Modular Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modules of different shapes and particular corner elements of the LOLL sofa family allow you to create ever new configurations. A proposal that tells a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Up Large Modular Sofa in Kami White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Philo Two Seater Sofa in Red Extra Upholstery and Matt Black Frame by Marco Zito
By Marco Zito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Philo is a prefix of Greek origins that indicates love, propensity and empathy towards people and things. A metallic thread draws together a welcoming silhouette; it runs, turns, com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Up Medium Modular Sofa in Lusso White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Ghost 22 R Modular Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 22 R modular sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Modular sofa, one left (L) or right (R) armrest, upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Up Large Modular Sofa in AT192 Beige Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the low backrest to create a higher backrest and a deeper seat. The particular shape of the cushions ensures maximum stability. The goose feather-padded cushions and armrests create a particularly soft, snug sofa. Also available with raw-edged leather upholstery. Fully removable covers.
The designer Giuseppe Viganò is dedicated to the industrial design of furniture products and to the artistic direction of companies in the sector. He also provides graphic consulting for the production of catalogues, getting directly involved in the photography, page layout, communication and advertising pages. He designs trade fair layouts and permanent furniture shops or temporary areas for specific events and personally intervenes by indicating the choice of products and scenery design. In 2007 he started working with Saba Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Up Large 3-Seat Sofa in AT192 Beige Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Ghost 16 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 16 sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Sofa upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Three back cushions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Voyage Small Sofa in Natural Leather Upholstery & Black Nickel by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sofa offers clean lines and an unique flexible design gives a feeling of momentum towards a larger journey. The upholstery options are essential and contemporary, eclectic and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Essentiel 3-Seat 250 High Cushion Sofa in Smile Pink Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Essentiel sofa presents itself with a clear purpose. A design without excess and friendly ergonomics, it represents a mix of Italian elegance and northern traits, merging harmoni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Up Small Modular Sofa in AT192 Beige Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Using a simple expedient similar to Lego’s snap-on system, the height of the Up sofa’s backrest can be adjusted according to personal choice. Place the back cushions on top of the lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Quinta Strada 2-Seat Medium Sofa in Clean Grey Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brought out in 1996, the Quinta Strada seating range was a pioneering design of the modern style. Streamlined yet modularly flexible, the range is now reproduced with a sensitive restyling that is mindful of the new contemporary language. The black chrome finish of the feet, the thinner joining clamps and the lightness of the base and back support are elegant touches appropriate to the modern lifestyle. The various pieces in the Quinta Strada collection allow for numerous configurations and particularly interesting compositions even in corner situations.
Born in 1953 he left formal education and began, almost by chance, his experience in the field of the padded furniture. Fascinated by the world that surrounded him, he eagerly devoted himself to researching building forms and techniques which have borne fruit for the companies in which he worked. In 1991 he opened his studio as an independent designer and in 1993 he came across Saba Italia. New challenges and new incentives lead to the creation of the “nomad sofa”: Taos, Ananta, Limes, Nesting, Pixel. Creations that were born from reflection of new desires that encourage us to live in a less formal way, equipped with systems that enable change with simple gestures, by playing with shapes.
Structure: Base in plywood and steel, back in honeycomb-paneled solid wood padded with variable-density polyurethane foam (75IP and 30IP), covered with velfodera on a polyester fiber 300 gr/sqm. The back is supported by steel brackets black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
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Upholstery
Essentiel 3-Seat 250 Sofa in Braided Pink Upholstery & Grey Legs, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Essentiel sofa presents itself with a clear purpose. A design without excess and friendly ergonomics, it represents a mix of Italian elegance and northern traits, merging harmoni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
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Gervasoni Ghost 112 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 112 sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Sofa upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Three back cushions in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
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Livingston Small Sofa in Lusso White Upholstery with Chrome by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Livingston creates a surprising effect through an unexpected use of the headrest which, by a simple rotation, becomes a comfortable backrest. It has a “smart” backrest to which a smaller cushion is attached with a zip. The soft, informal seating rests on a light steel base that creates a dynamic contrast with the generous cushions. The original, adjustable backrest and its characteristic full-length seat cushions give Livingston a unique silhouette ideally suited to creating an endless variety of arrangements.
The designer Giuseppe Viganò is dedicated to the industrial design of furniture products and to the artistic direction of companies in the sector. He also provides graphic consulting for the production of catalogues, getting directly involved in the photography, page layout, communication and advertising pages. He designs trade fair layouts and permanent furniture shops or temporary areas for specific events and personally intervenes by indicating the choice of products and scenery design. In 2007 he started working with Saba Italia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
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